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Fish and chip van hire in OX11
Hosting a party in OX11? We serve Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Planning an event in OX11?
Where we cater in OX11
- Didcot
- Great Western Park
- Harwell
- Chilton
- Blewbury
- East Hagbourne
- Upton
- Aston Upthorpe
- South Moreton
- North Moreton
- Aston Tirrold
- Rowstock
- West Hagbourne
- Coscote
- Woodway
- Milton
What we do in OX11
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in OX11
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for village fêtes and school fairs and fish and chip days at care homes.
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in OX11.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Prices in OX11
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including OX11
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Didcot
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Queens Arms, Manor Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire, among other places. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile north-west) and Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Didcot itself: Didcot Parkway station. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Didcot includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Fish and chip van hire in OX11: local guide
OX11 covers everything from Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell to 13 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across OX11, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.
Didcot: If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Within reach of Didcot are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in Didcot until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
In OX11 and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
A short menu keeps service quick.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
FAQs for OX11
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch